The correct answer isA. Responsibilities for individual risks and understanding of the risk management process. ISO 31000 emphasizes that effective risk management must beintegrated into organizational activities, including day-to-day operations performed by first-line employees.
First-line employees play a critical role in identifying, reporting, and managing risks at an operational level. For them to contribute effectively, they must clearly understandtheir responsibilities, how risks relate to their tasks, and how the risk management process functions in practice. This includes knowing how to report issues, follow controls, and escalate concerns when necessary.
Strategic risks requiring board-level oversight are primarily relevant to top management and oversight bodies, not first-line staff. Available options for crisis management may be relevant during emergencies but are not the most important aspect of routine internal communication. External regulatory developments are typically interpreted and translated into procedures by management rather than communicated in full detail to first-line employees.
From a PECB ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager perspective, ensuring that first-line employees understand their risk-related responsibilities strengthens risk culture, improves early detection of issues, and supports effective implementation of controls. Therefore, the correct answer isresponsibilities for individual risks and understanding of the risk management process.
